Best trails near Hirtzley
4.4(337 reviews)
Hirtzley: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 14 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Hirtzley: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 14 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Hirtzley are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.7 (70)·Moderate·10.3 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrPanoramic circular route with geological highlights near Nideggen in North Rhine-Westphalia. The route leads below the mottled sandstone cliffs between Obermaubach and Nideggen through the Rur valley. The trail leads along varied paths, mostly through the forest, with occasional views over meadows and fields. The start is at a car park in the centre of Nideggen. However, the route can also be easily started from Nideggen-Brück or Zerkall railway station. There are cafés and restaurants in...
- 4.5 (60)·Moderate·7.7 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrA hike with magnificent panoramic views along the colourful sandstone cliffs with their bizarre formations. Here you can also watch sport climbers on the rock faces. A short tour through the old town centre of Nideggen and the castle is recommended as a short detour. The route starts at Niedeggen-Brück railway station. Alternatively, the hike can also be started at Zerkall railway station. This hiking route is not suitable for pushchairs.
- 4.6 (54)·Hard·16.6 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrPanoramic and varied circular route near Nideggen, North Rhine-Westphalia. This beautiful route has a lot to offer and leads on sometimes quite steep paths and paths. The reward for the effort, however, are exceptional farsightedness. The route begins at the "Am Zülpicher Tor" car park and leads past the Nideggen spa gardens and Nideggen Castle up to the Sürches Mossel. A visit to the castle can be scheduled at the beginning or end of the tour. Another highlight awaits after the descent...
- 4.4 (42)·Moderate·15.1 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular, beautiful hiking trail near the Hohes Venn-Eifel nature park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This circular hiking trail leads through the striking red sandstone rocks of the Rur Valley and to Nideggen Castle. The route is located on the edge of the Eifel National Park in the Rurtal nature reserve and the Buntsandstein nature reserve. This route offers wonderful views of the striking red sandstone cliffs and Nideggen Castle, which can be viewed particularly well from the Christinenley...
- 4.7 (37)·Hard·18.5 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrPanoramic circular trail in the Rur Valley, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Steep, towering rock formations are the hallmark of the Rur Valley and this full-day hike also takes you along the red sandstone route that runs through it. The predominantly red-coloured rocks gave it this name. The castle in Nideggen is well worth a visit. Magnificent panoramic views reward this long hike time and again. Refreshments are available along the way. Start at the car park near Zerkall. However, there...
- 4.0 (17)·Moderate·14 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrTour with fantastic views along red sandstone cliffs 7.80 km The Rur valley near Nideggen impresses with its steeply towering red sandstone rock formations. The "Buntsand-steinroute" leads through this area and rewards you with impressive views. Nideggen Castle is enthroned on a rocky outcrop. Worth seeing: red sandstone cliffs, Eugenienstein, forest chapel, reservoir, fish ladder
- 4.4 (14)·Moderate·3.5 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrFamily-friendly circular hike in North Rhine-Westphalia. The short circular hike begins at the parking lot near the Zülpicher Tor and leads into the spa park and then through the forest to the banks of the Rur. A short detour leads past the St. Johannes Baptist Church and finally to Nideggen Castle, which is the city's landmark. Festivals are held here every summer. The castle museum is always worth a visit and you can stop off in the castle restaurant. Highlights: - Nideggen Castle with...
- 4.5 (9)·Moderate·15 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrPopular route with fantastic views near Kreuzau, North Rhine-Westphalia. The route starts at the reservoir in Obermaubach and leads along the Buntsandsteinweg to Abenden. After a short ascent, you can enjoy the view of the Obermaubach on the Mausauel. The route continues to the Hindenburgtor and the Christinenley rock formation. Via Nideggen, the route continues along the Effelsfelsen and through the Kühlenbusch to Abenden. From Abenden, you can take the railway back to...
- 4.3 (13)·Moderate·7.9 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPanoramic circular hiking trail along the red sandstone cliffs near Nideggen, North Rhine-Westphalia. This idyllic and scenic circular hike starts in Nideggen and leads along beautiful forest paths past the mottled sandstone cliffs towards Nideggen Castle. Don't miss the Christinenley viewpoint, which offers spectacular views over the Rur valley. Highlights: - Christinenley viewpoint - Varied landscape impressions - Coloured sandstone cliffs - Local flora and fauna - Refreshment stops
- 5.0 (4)·Hard·41.2 km·Est. 12.5–13.5 hrA tour that can be divided into 3 parts. Here is a suggestion: Tour 1 The red sandstone route starts at Kreuzau railway station, leaves the town centre and leads across the Rura floodplain to Üdingen. There, the path gradually climbs so that you can enjoy the impressive panorama of the Obermaubach reservoir on the Mausauel. Via the Eugenienstein and above the Rather Felsen, the route finally reaches Nideggen on winding natural paths through the Hindenburgtor and the Christinenley rock...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Hirtzley?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Hirtzley. On AllTrails.com/en-gb/, you'll find 13 hiking trails, 5 trail running trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Hirtzley?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Hirtzley is Rock Passage Nideggen, which has a 4.7 star rating from 70 reviews. This trail is 10.3 km long with an elevation gain of 405 m.
What is the longest trail near Hirtzley?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Hirtzley is Buntsandsteinroute. This trail is estimated to be 41.2 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Hirtzley?
Hirtzley: With an ascent of 1,470 m, Buntsandsteinroute has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Rur-Tour (Kirchentouren im Nationalpark Eifel) with 800 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Hirtzley?
The most popular and difficult trail near Hirtzley is Nideggen, Zerkall, and Obermaubach with a 4.6-star rating from 54 reviews.